Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.4
9.4
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.3
9.0
Value
8.1
·
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.3
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Pools
9.0
8.1
Value
–
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
8.7
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Excellent family infrastructure and water-park access.
- Large pool and dining variety for a resort-complex vacation.
- Strong review mass and consistent all-inclusive verification.
Pros · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Exceptional swimmable beach and snorkeling.
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury model.
- No-reservation à la carte dining.
- Strong romance and relaxed service reputation.
Cons · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Large scale can feel impersonal or logistically tiring.
- Restaurant reservations can be a recurring frustration.
- Beach conditions are seasonally variable.
Cons · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Not a hard-party resort.
- Preferred Club value depends on rate spread.
- Restaurant wait/check-in process can occasionally frustrate guests.
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